Words with the letter I

The letter I is a versatile vowel in Scrabble, valued at 1 point, and is essential for creating a wide variety of words. Because it appears frequently in English, knowing words with the letter I can help you build both short and long words, such as in, if, ice, and icon. Short words with I are especially useful for fitting tiles into tight spots on the board or for making parallel plays. Even though I has a low point value, placing it on double or triple word score squares can maximize your score and help you connect multiple words in one turn.

Effectively playing the letter I often involves extending existing words by adding this vowel to create new variations or plurals. For example, adding I to tin can form tiny, or using it in longer words like invite or initial can earn you substantial points if placed strategically. Being familiar with two- and three-letter words containing I also helps maintain flexibility when the board is crowded. Mastering the placement and timing of the letter I can greatly improve your overall Scrabble strategy and increase your chances of winning.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
shinneys	14	14
shinnied	13	13
shinnies	12	12
shinning	15	15
shinny	12	12
shinnying	18	18
shinplaster	18	18
shinplasters	19	19
shins	8	8
shinties	11	11
shinty	11	11
shiny	10	10
ship	9	9
shipboard	18	18
shipboards	19	19
shipborne	18	18
shipbuilder	22	22
shipbuilders	23	23
shipbuilding	26	26
shipfitter	18	18
shipfitters	19	19
shiplap	16	16
shiplaps	17	17
shipless	14	14
shipload	15	15